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Insegnante di italiano certificato con 6 anni di esperienza
Teaches
Italian
Native
Speaks
Sicilian
Native
English
Spanish
Other
Specialties
Insegnante di italiano certificato con 6 anni di esperienza
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From ItalyLiving in Palermo, Italy (22:23 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 20, 2021InterestsScienceMusicSports & FitnessTravelGaming
Ciao! Mi chiamo Manish e sono un insegnante certificato CEDILS con oltre 6 anni di esperienza. Ho conseguito un master in didattica dell’italiano L2 presso l’Università per Stranieri di Perugia. Ho insegnato in scuole pubbliche a Torino, in centri di accoglienza per migranti e rifugiati politici, e online a studenti di ogni età e provenienza. Appassionato di storia, musica, lingue e scienze amo conoscere culture diverse e creare connessioni vere attraverso l’insegnamento.Me as a Teacher
I believe every student is unique, and learning should start from their needs, interests, and pace. That’s why I always put the student at the center, with empathy, active listening, and flexibility. I’m patient, curious, and deeply committed to creating a calm and motivating environment. I like to value even small achievements, adapting activities so that everyone can feel safe, engaged, and actively involved in their own learning journey. My lessons & teaching style
My lessons are dynamic and flexible: we can focus on conversation, dive into grammar, or combine both depending on your needs and goals.
I strongly believe in the value of playful, creative activities in the language learning process—because learning becomes more effective (and enjoyable!) when we stop thinking of it as a chore.
My method is mainly based on the communicative approach, which emphasizes real, meaningful interaction as the key to truly acquiring a language.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Contratto di Lavoro - Istituto Ilaria Alpi - 2021contratto di lavoro
Certificate verified
CEDILS - Università Ca'Foscari Venezia - 2020
Certificate verified
dichiarazione di volontariato - Centro Astalli - 2019
Certificate verified
Education
2017 - 2019
Master's - Insegnamento della lingua italiana per stranieriInsegnamento della lingua italiana per stranieri
2014 - 2017
Bachelor’s - Lingue e letterature moderne, mediazione linguistica e italiano come L2Lingue e letterature moderne, mediazione linguistica e italiano come L2
Work Experience
2019 - 2020
insegnante di italiano per stranieri
2021 - 2022
Insegnante di italiano per stranieri
2022 - 2023
Insegnante di italiano per stanieriCorso di potenziamento di italiano L2 per bambini di seconda e quinta elementare
5.0
Rating
136
Students
1,645
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
Italian Lessons
Trial Lesson
40 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Conversiamo in Italiano!
A1 - C2Conversation461 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 16% off
Lezione generale di italiano / General Italian Lesson / Clase de italiano general
A1 - C2Language Essentials668 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 13% off
Italiano per bambini / Italian for kids
A1 - B1Kids476 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 10% off
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57 Reviews
Max
3 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have had three sessions with Manish now, and each has been wonderful. Manish takes the time to get to know you, ask you questions about your experiences with Italian, and tailors lessons to your interests. The materials he uses and prepares are high-quality, and his ability to provide gentle corrections while learning is great. He is knowledgable, about the language, best teaching and learning strategies, and engages with you every step of the way. I would recommend him to whoever is looking for a patient, empathetic, and charismatic tutor.
Oct 11, 2025
Barbara
103 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Having completed my 22nd Italian lesson with Manish, I can say without hesitation that he is an excellent teacher, and one that I will definitely continue to work with. His class combines conversational practice and grammar. Going into his lessons, my grasp of Italian grammar was uneven. He has built personalized lessons that have first addressed the most glaring holes in my knowledge. Likewise, he has a knack for fine-tuning the difficulty of the exercises to meet my level of understanding. Homework is varied and geared to my interests, giving me ample opportunity to practice writing, reading comprehension and listening skills between classes. I always learn something of Italian culture in the topics we cover. Ample time is devoted to conversational practice, and he provides helpful feedback on pronunciation, vocabulary, and idioms, while maintaining a natural conversational flow. Enthusiastic, patient, and resourceful, with his guidance I have made great strides in leaning Italian.
Mar 26, 2024
Cat.owens7
16 Italian lessons
Wonderful teacher, great tailored lesson, he has endless patience and enthusiasm. Thank you!
Jun 24, 2025
Lars Wiechen
16 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
I am delighted to share my first experience with Manish after having completed six lessons with him. Manish is a very affable and friendly person who is able to establish a highly pleasant rapport with his students. It is evident that he has a vast experience of teaching since he perfectly adjusts to the level of his students. I am amazed by the way he explains difficult grammatical concepts, exclusively speaking Italian. Moreover, I am stunned by the level of efficiency of our lessons combining free speech and grammatical concepts. He is always punctual and takes his time to finish tasks during the lesson, even if it takes additional five minutes after the class official ends. One of the most astonishing facts is that he even customizes the homework according to the personal interests of his students. I look forward to continuing my Italian journey with Manish.
Jul 4, 2025
Martin A
16 Italian lessons
Luca is a great teacher that makes learning Italian fun and engaging. His style is professional yet relaxed and friendly. I recommend him to anybody wanting to embark in learning the language.
Oct 14, 2025
Cat.owens7
16 Italian lessons
Another really great class. Manish was very good at keeping energy and enthusiasm up. Great tailored lesson full of fun and learning
Jun 3, 2025

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